Spring Training Games Now Underway

After a coronavirus-shortened season last year in which games were played without fans, except for a limited number during the World Series and NLCS, spring training games began Sunday with fans in the ballparks, all in Arizona and Florida, although way below capacity to follow Covid guidelines

Fans at the Baltimore Orioles-Pittsburgh Pirates games got to experience a touching moment with Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini, who was playing in his first game after missing last season to have colon cancer surgery. As the 28-year-old came up to bat in the first inning, he got a standing ovation, including from both teams, and then hit a single to centerfield. 

 

Dozier Agrees To $25 Million Deal

Third baseman Hunter Dozier has agreed to a $25 million, four-year deal with the Kansas City Royals, according to media reports Sunday.
The extension keeps the 29-year-old Dozier with Kansas City after debuting with them in 2016. He had a breakthrough season in 2019, but then fell off last year after missing the start of the season with Covid-19.